Author: Wally Madding
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781503549036
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Mysterious myths still abound on the ridges and in the hollows of the Ozarks Mountains of Missouri. The area was once the setting for The Shepherd of the Hills. "The Old Trail" still exists, the one made by moccasined feet, and "has been there for how long no one knows." When the citizens of tiny Crane hear that dark-haired Oklahoma strangers are moving into their mountains, old timers insist that they are Indians, returning to reclaim what was once theirs, though few have ever seen an Indian. When the strangers start buying milk cows, even before their truck is unloaded, oldsters "Low as how they's redskins from oil rich injun cuntry, come hyar ta buy back thar land." Young mountaineers see their elders as wrong. "They're peaceable, and good traders," they insist. Even though their men are dark, with black hair, and one of them called "Spook." The why of that is unknown. Is he their medicine man? If their wish is to draw attention to him, set him apart, why not a name like Sue, of whom Arkansas neighbor Johnny Cash sings? But when their young enroll in school, and the family joins the Elsie Baptist Church, the natives cast their doubts aside and give the strangers and unqualified Ozarks welcome. Even more so when Spook later proclaims his intent to become a Baptist Minister, and be ordained.
Author: Rebecca J. White
Publisher: Anointed Word Media Group
ISBN: 9780981875330
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 188
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Earth shattering, eye-opening and compelling, From The Barstool To The Pulpit chronicles a young girl*s life filled with hope and promise embarking on a dark journey of turbulent twists and turns*even bumpy landings! Rebecca authentically reveals life secrets and shares valuable wells of wisdom gained from her life experiences. God desires the best for all of our lives. Jesus Christ came not only to set us free, but also to make total provision for fulfilling our divine destinies. Satan wars against our destiny plotting to interrupt through every opportunity afforded to him. The Good News is you will find total freedom in the knowledge that there is no sin Jesus has not already paid the penalty for. Allow Him to enter into your life and remove every stained sin and weighted burden you may be carrying today. Most likely, you have been a regular patron on life's barstool*an enticing and familiar place where the enemy serves up Sin On The Rocks to intoxicate and self-medicate you from manifesting the abundant life. But whatever or whoever is holding you captive on a seat of perpetual defeat, RISE UP to a higher place and shine in the newness of Christ! Divine Cheers!
Author: Demetrius A Jackson
Publisher: Whitaker House
ISBN: 1629112607
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 325
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Prepare yourself to be inspired and challenged. The Kingdom Crossover Concept is a gift from God and it will help you to develop a passion for your ultimate purpose. Remember, we all were born with a purpose. Sometimes know what we are called to do, but we don’t know where to start. Author Demetrius Jackson presents a holistic, integrated, and principle-centered perspective for doing church. Forged around the fundamental purposes for evangelism, fellowship, ministry, discipleship, and worship, Jackson’s approach brings to light twelve essentials for a healthy church system. Balancing both theory and practice, the Crossover concepts can be applied to any church setting, regardless of size, denomination, facilities, resources, and existing leadership styles. If you desire to reach a generation and see lives transformed by God, this comprehensive guide will show you how to do it. The Crossover Concept is an essential guide to creating and maintaining a Crossover ministry for longevity. If you are looking for fads, gimmicks or quick fixes for your church, this is the wrong book for you. If you desire to build a biblical foundation for reaching humanity and helping them to experience a lifetime transformation, then this is the right book for you.
Author: Teresa D. Patterson
Publisher: Teresa D Patterson
ISBN: 1512283991
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 212
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When Pastor Gregory Dunbar takes over the church and renames it Bullet Proof Baptist, he has the parishioners eating out of his hands. Unbeknownst to them those hands are really the deceptive paws of a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Gregory Dunbar could care less about saving souls. He’s wanted for a double homicide, but this wolf in the pulpit is determined to never get caught!
Author: Arnold Lastinger
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1468502700
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 152
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This book is written with no other agenda than to simply entertain the reader. In the truest definition of the word it is not an autobiography; it is a collection of short stories that have happened in the lives of Arnold & Joy Lastinger in over 50 years of ministry. You may laugh; you may cry. But, you will enjoy reading about how the marvelous grace of a loving Lord has carried this couple through 50 years of ministry together. Some of the stories are too fantastic to be believeable. But, every one of them is true. Brace yourself for an enjoyable read!
Author: W. Lee Truman
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1663230595
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 246
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Have you ever caused an explosion in chemistry class? Wired the hall lockers? Was your glove compartment stuffed with ignored tickets? Did you live in shacks, garages, and tents? Did you have 74 addresses by the time you were 12? This book traces the life of Lee Truman, who against all odds became a pastor. As a child, constantly moving meant beating down the bullies on each new school playground. High school was a mix of racing cars, getting into trouble, and finally, learning about being a Christian. A friend urged him to leave engineering studies for Bible School, where he excelled in pranks and skiing. With a Bible school certificate, he enrolled in Taylor University and met his wife, Ruth. Seminary education followed at Emory and Drew Universities. Back in California he was ordained and appointed to a basement church. Eight churches were spread out over forty years, resulting in 1,470 new members, 670 marriages, and 592 baptisms, plus new buildings, church buses, and nursery schools. The story also includes the adventures of leading youth work teams to Africa, Israel, Australia, Italy, and India. Retired, he and Ruth live in Camarillo, California.
Author: Lillian Daniel
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN: 0802864759
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 256
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This Odd and Wondrous Calling offers something different from most books available on ministry. Two people still pastoring reflect honestly here on both the joys and the challenges of their vocation. / Anecdotal and extremely readable, the book covers a diversity of subjects revealing the incredible variety of a pastor s day. The chapters move from comedy to pathos, story to theology, Scripture to contemporary culture. This Odd and Wondrous Calling is both serious and fun and is ideal for those who are considering the ministry or who want a better understanding of their own minister s life.
Author: Caleb J. Ross
Publisher: Viscera Irrational
ISBN: 1599482282
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 67
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With Charactered Pieces, Caleb J. Ross presents a varied world of familial discord, one where a dead fetus evokes more compassion than its mother (“Charactered Pieces”); where two brothers offer the destruction of a family legacy as a birthday gift for their aging father (“My Family’s Rule”); where one brother’s love of Holocaust documentaries pushes his family through the aftermath of his assumed suicide (“The Camp”). Charactered Pieces peels away the superficial armor of public life to reveal the flaws beneath and treats those perceived weaknesses not as hidden sources of pain but as reasons to celebrate life.
Author: Lars Coburn
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 153265975X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 134
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Follow the Way is about how the virtues of humility, gratitude, and simplicity impact prayer and a relationship with God. We learn these virtues from the life of Jesus. Like the dust Jesus kicked up stuck to the sweaty disciples as they followed close behind, our habits and practices of listening, being, and seeing stick on those following us. Humility teaches us to listen. A relationship cannot be a one-sided conversation—humility reminds us to quiet our own voice enough to recognize the voice of God in our lives. Gratitude teaches us to be present. A relationship cannot be based solely on the past or the future—we need to recognize God in the present, in ordinary moments of life. Simplicity teaches us to see. A relationship cannot have clarity without each understanding the other—we need to clear out the noise and interference in order to recognize God’s will and plan for our life. Humility, gratitude, and simplicity empower us to pray intimately and experience an intimate relationship where we truly know God, not just stuff about God.
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Category : African American clergy
Languages : en
Pages : 438
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